Topic: Chinese Coins: A Day at the Opera

[PandaCollector]

Chinese Coins: A Day at the Opera

"When most people think about Chinese opera, they think about the Peking Opera. That’s not a surprise; it’s the most famous and well-known kind. To catch a Peking Opera performance on the same Royal stage that emperors did, just hop Beijing subway line 4 out to the Summer Palace.

The Summer Palace itself reminds me of a stage set. In Qing Dynasty times, a court visitor would first stand before the magnificent entrance gate. From there he, or she, would look up at the towering halls and temples on Longevity Hill’s steep slope. If you want to feel small, stand on that spot..."

https://www.ngccoin.com/news/article/6491/Chinese-coins/

Best wishes,
Peter Anthony
China Pricepedia
The Gold & Silver Panda Coin Buyer’s Guide 3

[KeyDate1/2ozPandas]

Headed to Beijing for the first time this week, will definitely check it out.

[PandaCollector]

The subway stop I use for the Summer Palace is Beigongmen (line 4). In my experience this is much faster than taking a taxi. It just snowed in Beijing yesterday, but that shouldn't stop someone from Wisconsin! Have a great time Arif, Beijing is a fantastic city. Incidentally, while the rules are that a passport is required to get tickets for museums and major monuments, my driver's license/photo ID has always been accepted at cultural attractions everywhere in China. No need to carry the passport around with you except for changing money.

Oh, I think the China Numismatic Museum is still closed for another week due to its proximity to the governmental activities that are making news now.

Best wishes,
Peter Anthony
China Pricepedia
The Gold & Silver Panda Coin Buyer’s Guide 3
www.pandacollector.com`

[Clark Smith]

Don't forget:    The Forbidden City

Or a hike on the Great Wall  (out beyond the tourist area where they drop you off)

[Pandaguy]

Headed to Beijing for the first time this week, will definitely check it out.

Have fun, be safe, and WATCH YOUR WALLET!  NEVER carry your wallet/phone/valuables in back pocket.

[KeepOnTrying!]

Headed to Beijing for the first time this week, will definitely check it out.

One of the things I really enjoyed during my trip to China was the food; fresh, healthy preservative-free cuisine. Lots of vegetables in the diet. You have to eat the Peking duck. It is a right of passage.

It is still cold now but try and climb some part of the Great Wall, another must do!

Get on their bullet trains. An engineering marvel. Safe travels.

[PandaCollector]

One of the things I really enjoyed during my trip to China was the food; fresh, healthy preservative-free cuisine. Lots of vegetables in the diet. You have to eat the Peking duck. It is a right of passage.

It is still cold now but try and climb some part of the Great Wall, another must do!

Get on their bullet trains. An engineering marvel. Safe travels.

All of the above +1

Best wishes,
Peter Anthony
China Pricepedia
The Gold & Silver Panda Coin Buyer’s Guide 3
www.pandacollector.com`

[PandaCollector]

Here's another view of the opera medal and the Summer Palace. The palace takes a little while to get to from downtown Beijing, but it's really worth the effort. One thing not mentioned in the article; the hill that the palace is on is made of dirt that was scooped out to make the lake. All of that done back in the 1700s.



Best wishes,
Peter Anthony
China Pricepedia — Chinese Coin Prices and More
The Gold & Silver Panda Coin Buyer’s Guide 3
www.pandacollector.com

[KeepOnTrying!]

Here's another view of the opera medal and the Summer Palace. The palace takes a little while to get to from downtown Beijing, but it's really worth the effort. One thing not mentioned in the article; the hill that the palace is on is made of dirt that was scooped out to make the lake. All of that done back in the 1700s.



Best wishes,
Peter Anthony
China Pricepedia — Chinese Coin Prices and More
The Gold & Silver Panda Coin Buyer’s Guide 3
www.pandacollector.com

Here is a photograph of the Longevity Hill with the Tower of Buddhist Incense:
http://china-mint.info/forum/index.php?topic=11056.msg66420#msg66420

It is also depicted on this medal (see#3):
http://china-mint.info/forum/index.php?topic=11056.msg72892#msg72892